Microsoft says it’s killing the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel

In case you missed it, in a support document on Tuesday, Microsoft announced that it’s in the process of phasing out the Control Panel, a 39-year-old Windows feature, in favor of the Settings app.

This may not be a surprise for many Windows users. Since October 2020, Microsoft has been redirecting users away from the Control Panel, goading them to use the Settings app instead. “The Settings app […] offers a more modern and streamlined experience,” Microsoft said in the support document.

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